Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,707, 14,560.50 and 3,551
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,707, 14,560.50 and 3,551 is: 5,326.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,707 : 14,560.50 = 3,551 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,707/14,560.50 = 3,551/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,707x = 14,560.50 × 3,551 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,707x = 51,704,335.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,704,335.50/9,707 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,326.50
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